500-year-old manuscript treasure in Sahara reveals secrets of human civilization

In the middle of the arid desert, tens of thousands of mysterious ancient manuscripts are preserved intact, opening the door to discover a brilliant knowledge that had been buried for centuries.

Timbuktu (now in Mali) was once Africa's leading center of learning. During the 14th–16th centuries, it was home to thousands of scholars and a massive library. Photo: Pinterest.

There are more than 700,000 manuscripts preserved to date. Many documents have been hidden during wars and conflicts. Photo: Pinterest.

The manuscripts are written in Arabic and Songhai. The content covers religion, science , medicine, law and literature. Photo: Pinterest.

Most of the manuscripts were made of paper imported from Europe, proving that Timbuktu had trade with Europe in the Middle Ages. Photo: Pinterest.

Local families are the main custodians. They keep the manuscripts for generations as ancestral treasures. Photo: Pinterest.

The Ahmed Baba Library is the largest conservation center. It houses tens of thousands of digitized manuscripts. Photo: Pinterest.

The manuscripts refute the stereotype of “underdeveloped Africa”. The Timbuktu manuscripts demonstrate the high level of knowledge of the ancient Sahara region. Photo: Pinterest.

Dear readers, please watch the video : Egypt discovers more ancient treasures with more than 100 coffins containing 2,500-year-old mummies | VTV24.

Source: https://khoahocdoisong.vn/kho-bau-ban-thao-500-tuoi-o-sahara-he-lo-bi-mat-van-minh-nhan-loai-post2149062118.html